# Virtual devices not selectable as trigger in Google home

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-devices-not-selectable-as-trigger-in-google-home/119272>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [October 29, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-devices-not-selectable-as-trigger-in-google-home/119272 "2024-10-29T17:11:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\
**Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/virtual-devices-not-selectable-as-trigger-in-google-home/119272/2 "2024-10-29T17:33:37Z")

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Yeah it seems to be more restricted.  
Which virtual device do you use? The onboard ones?

To trigger automations it still works with (advanced) virtual devices of the “Kettle” class

> [@Controlling devices at Google Home from Homey?](https://community.homey.app/t/controlling-devices-at-google-home-from-homey/73201/20):
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> I ended up finding a better option. Essentially, use the device for kettle. And then a button with on/off will allow running Google automation with on and off

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